Warning Collection (page 4)

Red no swimming flag warning for tourist not to swim during storm coming in the sea

Shunt with Great Care Label
This is an example of a shunt with great care label that warned goods staff in the 1940s that some of the goods travelling on the GWR were fragile or dangerous!

Comic postcard, Large woman exercising on the beach, with warning from inspector Date: 20th century

Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital, which is on constant stand-by to deal with smallpox. They last admitted patients in 1978 during the smallpox outbreak at Birmingham University

The fog horn on the Guernsey coast warns ships of a very dangerous spot where rocks abound. Circa 1935

Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WR960 Dougal
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR960 Dougal, delivered to No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth on 8 June 1972 and retired in 1981

England, Kent, Warning cone, caution sign for drone in use

Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - Take Cover - an eager volunteer
Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - " Take Cover" - an eager volunteer warden shouts down an alert of any occupants of a Ladies Public Convenience! Date: circa 1917

Sand patterns with ice between ripples of the sand, front of Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse in winter, Somerset, England, UK, January.. January 2010

Kalalau Trail sign at the Ke e Beach trailhead, Na Pali Coast, Island of Kauai, Hawaii USA

The Good Samaritan Window, Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th century. God warning Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge

Punta de Hidagio lighthouse, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Cliff Edge Warning, Beachy Head Cliffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Sunset over Longships Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall, England, UK

Bull warning DP234597
Byland Abbey, Byland, Byland with Wass, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. A sign reading Bull keep out at the entrance to a field adjoining the Byland Abbey site

Eilean Glas Lighthouse looking over the Little Minch towards the Isle of Skye, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse at night, Ardnamurchan Pensinsular, Scotland, UK

Eilean Glas Lighthouse at night during full moon, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Portland Bill Lighthouse at night with the Milky Way, Isle of Portland, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, UK

Godrevy Lighthouse from Godrevy Point, St, Ives Bay, Cornwall, England, UK

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

Eshaness Lighthouse, Mainland Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, Ardnamurchan Point, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Souter Lighthouse, Marsden, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, UK

Amble Pier at the mouth of the River Coquet, Amble, Northumberland, England

St. Marys Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Portland, Dorset, England

Lower Lighthouse, Burnham on Sea, Somerset, England

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Portland Bill Lighthouse Dorset England

Elk Road Sign, Nordland, Norway

Penguin warning sign & coastal road, Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Reindeer road sign on mountain pass, Breiddalen, More og Romsdal, Norway

Thailand, Ko Samui, Chaweng beach, Sign on palm tree

Road Safety Week poster
No accident, please - a bold and jolly poster promoting National Road Safety Week. Date: c.1960

Red lighthouse in front of the harbor of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda lighthouse with a symmetrical wooden path leading to it, Sao Miguel island, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda lighthouse on a cliff, Sao Miguel island, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of the coasts and cliffs of the island of Sao Miguel over the lighthouse of Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Palos Verdes coast with lighthouse, California, United States of America, North America

View of Saint Theodore Lighthouse at sunset, Argostolion, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

WW2 Victory, Liberation of Czechoslovakia, postal cover envelope Date: 1945

Children who played with fire

Dundee Storm Warning early 1900s

London Zoo - A large male Lion anticipating someone ignoring the warning sign

Work Simplified
This series of illustrations comically shows a sketch in which some workers are struggling to get a large, heavy pipe into a trench by the end of the day

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"Warning: A Glimpse into the Power of Caution" In Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's captivating painting, "The Thief, " a warning is whispered through the intricate brushstrokes. The thief's eyes dart around, aware that danger lurks in every shadow. At Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey, a beacon stands tall against treacherous waters—a solemn warning to sailors navigating the unpredictable currents of life. Bishop Rock Lighthouse defiantly battles ferocious gales, its steadfast presence serving as a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and turmoil, they can guide us towards safety. "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle. " This British World War II poster echoes through time with its cautionary message about careless talk—reminding us that words hold immense power and must be chosen wisely. St. Catherines Point Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight silently watches over turbulent seas—an unwavering symbol of protection amidst adversity—a gentle warning to those who dare venture too close. The Sacred Heart of Jesus radiates love and compassion but also serves as a poignant reminder to heed warnings—guiding our hearts away from harm and towards salvation. "Beware of Trains" warns passersby in both English and Welsh—an unambiguous sign urging vigilance when crossing paths with unstoppable forces hurtling down steel tracks at high speeds. A propaganda poster from wartime cautions against careless talk by emphasizing how it costs lives—the chilling reality that our words can have dire consequences if not handled responsibly. A rattlesnake warning sign jolts hikers into alertness—a stark reminder that nature demands respect; one wrong step could lead to venomous consequences if we disregard these crucial signs. Tybee Island Lighthouse stands tall amidst Savannah's coastal beauty—a watchful guardian reminding all who approach its shores to navigate with care while embracing adventure cautiously.